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Brother receiving Social Security becomes employed by brother for family business, convicted of fruad

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say two Nebraska brothers have been convicted of conspiracy and theft in a case of Social Security fraud.

A news release from the office of U.S. Attorney Deborah Gilg  says a jury convicted 51-year-old Timothy Shirley of conspiracy, theft and Social Security fraud. Forty-eight-year-old Matthew Shirley was convicted of conspiracy and theft.

They are scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 29.

Prosecutors say that from 2004 to 2010, Matthew Shirley managed a family trucking company called Mare Inc. in Nebraska City. He employed Timothy Shirley although he knew his brother was receiving Social Security disability benefits.

Prosecutors say Timothy Shirley got about $135,000 in benefits he was not entitled to receive.

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